While the palm of our hand generally escapes cuts, it is susceptible to puncture. Where possible this part of our glove design combines protection against these injuries without compromising dexterity.

Most cut protection gloves are knitted and seamless, resulting in improved finger-tip sensitivity and comfort.

"The Layering Principle" Wear a cut-protective glove underneath a heavier work glove.

The inner wrists carries important nerves, tendons and blood vessels. Considerable attention has been paid to providing protection in this area.

The thumb is the digit that makes the human hand so versatile, and therefore must be accorded special protection. ProChoice glove design and protective coatings are focused on the thumb.

Protective glove categories can be divided into 3 categories depending on the type and which risk or danger the gloves should protect against

CATEGORY 1

Gloves of simple design, for minimal risk only

Gloves in this category are household gloves used for cleaning and for protection against warm objects or temperatures not exceeding +50° C. Additional gloves in this category can include light-duty gardening gloves or other work where the risk for injury is minimal.

CATEGORY 2

Gloves of midway design, for intermediate risks

Gloves are placed in this category when the risk is not classified as minimal or irreversible. The gloves must be subjected to independent testing and certification by a Notified Body, who then issues a CE marking showing the gloves protective capacities. In this category you will find general handling gloves requiring good puncture and abrasion performance according to EN 388.

CATEGORY 3

Gloves of complex design, for irreversible or mortal risks

Gloves in this category are designed to protect against the highest levels of risk e.g. highly corrosive acids. Gloves in this category must also be independently tested and certified by a Notified Body (approved by the EU commission).

Natural Rubber/Latex - Is very elastic and resistant to cutting and wear-and-tear. Gloves made from natural rubber provide good chemical protection against alcohols and solvents eg. cleaning solvents. Gloves are manufactured with 90-95% natural rubber combined with additional materials. Latex may cause allergic reactions in some cases. In these situations an alternative material should be sought.

Nitrile Rubber - A synthetic composition of butadiene and acrylonitrile that is both durable and resistant to cutting and punctures. High quality nitrile rubber also provides very good dry-grip. Impervious to oil, solvents and grease.

Neoprene Rubber - Provides good chemical protection against oils, grease, organic hydrocarbons and acids. Does not have the same resistance to wear and tear, puncturing and cutting as Nitrile.

PVC (Vinyl) - Good durability and provides good wet and dry grip. Offers good protection against many water-soluble chemicals such as cleaning chemicals (acids and alkaline). Limited protection against organic solvents. Does not contain materials such as proteins and accelerators which can cause allergic reactions.

Butyl Rubber - A gas and liquid-tight material which provides good protection against strong acids. Recommended when air-tight protection is needed against gas and dust.

PVA - Excellent protection against dangerous organic solvents including aromatic, chlorinated solvents and petroleum solvents. The only material that provides protection against trichlorethylene.

PVC Dipped Gloves

Single or double dipped: Double dipped provide better abrasion and chemical resistance. Single dipped are an economical alternative

Smooth and Textured Finishes

Smooth: Economical, but no additional gripping capability.

Rough: Better gripping, still economical.

Sand-paper finish: Gripping capability further enhanced.

Etched finish: Premium gripping capability.

Cut and Sewn vs Dipped

“Cut and sewn” are made from a sheet of fabric material, cut to a template and sewn together. Material may be leather, jersey, canvas, terry-cloth; or synthetic materials, such as Nitrile or vinyl, that have been laminated or impregnated into sheets of fabric.

“Dipped” gloves are made by dipping a formed mould covered in a pre-fabricated knit, cotton canvas, jersey etc, into a polymer such as Nitrile, PVC, Latex, Neoprene and/or Polyurethane.